It's that time of year again for all of us to change our batteries in our smoke alarms. Remember, Daylight Savings Time ends in November 2, 2008. Remeber to change your clocks at that time!
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness
"You can't smell it, see it or taste it, but it could be there now". Because of this, most people do not understand the nature of the problem from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. We are all aware that people commit suicide in their cars but that is about the level of most people's understanding.
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Carbon Monoxide is the the most toxic substance you'll come into contact with in your daily life - in your home, at work, garage, car, caravan and boat.
Do not be one of the statistics, use some time today wisely and read the Safety Guide. It may be the most valuable learning experience of your life.
There are many hundreds of fatalities every year from Carbon Monoxide and just a small amount of Carbon Monoxide in your living area can cause major problems over time. Read the letters from survivors and read the news to make up your own mind.
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Here are a few suggestions to help make winter more bearable ... and safe!
Snow Shoveling Safety
 Keep walkways around your home clear of snow and ice. You might choose to hire a student to do the shoveling for you. If you do this heavy work yourself, remember that you may get tired more quickly in the cold. Don't push yourself. Instead, take more breaks than usual. Exhaustion makes you more susceptible to frostbite, injuries, and hypothermia.
Use a sturdy, lightweight shovel to push the snow out of the way. If you must lift the snow, take small scoops. The best time to shovel is before meals or one to two hours after eating. Stop shoveling immediately and get medical attention if you feel pain or heaviness in your chest, become dizzy, faint, or start sweating heavily.
Winter Driving
 Make sure you winterize your car before the season kicks in. Have your anti-freeze levels checked or your radiator flushed and filled for easier starting in winter. If you have snow tires specifically for your vehicle make sure to have them put on. If you drive with all season tires, make sure they are properly inflated and rotated if necessary. Finally, make sure your windshield wipers are adequate. If they are worn, replace them.
Most importantly when driving, drive according to road conditions. If roads are snow covered or icy, slow down. Remember, while roads may appear to be in good condition it only takes one small mistake for an accident to happen.
Winter Clothing
 Dress for winter by covering as much exposed skin as possible. Wear several layers of lightweight clothing for easy movement. A hat is important since so much body heat escapes from an uncovered head. If your neck is not protected by a collar, wear a scarf. Mittens will keep your hands warmer than gloves and may be easier for you to wear.
Avoiding Slips and Falls
 To avoid slips and falls, wear boots that are non-skid. If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth or it will become slippery, especially when wet. Consider purchasing an ice pick that fits onto the end of the cane. The sharp tip will give you extra grip on winter days, and folds up when not in use. This device is available at home health care stores.
Visibility
 Visibility is reduced in snowy weather and darkness falls earlier. Make sure that you can see your way clearly by having well-lit walkways around your home. Also, make sure that others see you. Wear light or bright colors or add reflective material to your clothing.
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